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- Apple Hits with New Rounds of blankOS 26.2 Developer Betas - iOS 26.2 Developer Beta Adds Code Option for AirDrop - Code in iOS 26.2 Beta Could Let User Replace Power Button Siri - 9to5Mac: Developer Doc Shows Siri Shift for Japan Only - Apple Sports App Expands Across Europe - M-Series Macs Mark Fifth Anniversary - Apple Posts Retro Wallpapers for New Beijing Store - Apple Outs Sneaky Sasquatch Sticker Pack for iMessage - Sponsored by NordLayer: Now through Dec. 10 get 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code macosken-28 at NordLayer.com/macosken - A look at Background Security Improvements and not shopping through Meta services on Checklist No. 449 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

- FT: Apple's Board Paves Way for CEO Succession - COO Williams Officially Retired from Apple - California Jury Orders Apple to Pay Masimo $634 Million in Patent Suit - USITC Starts New Investigation Into Masimo Patent and Apple Watch - Report: Apple and MLS End Current Partnership Early - iPhone Pocket Sold Out in "Mere Moments" - Apple Books Promotes "Pluribus" Tie-In - Sponsored by NordLayer: Now through Dec. 10 get 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code macosken-28 at NordLayer.com/macosken - A look at Background Security Improvements and not shopping through Meta services on Checklist No. 449 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

- Apple Cuts Commission on Mini App Purchases to 15% - Report: Apple and Tencent Ink Mini App Commission Deal - Evercore Likes the Reported Apple/Tencent Tie-Up - New App Store Rules Apparently Seek to Stop Knockoff Apps - Public Testers Get Second macOS 26.2 - Apple Issues Firmware Updates for AirPods - Apple Updates Apple Store App with Liquid Glass Elements and Icon - Apple TV Subscription to Include MLS Starting Next Season - UK Tribunal Denies Apple Permission to Appeal Ruling It Can Appeal Anyway - Musk Suit Against Apple/OpenAI Continues - Report: Tesla Eyes CarPlay Amid Softening Sales - Apple TV's "Monarch" Returns in Late February - "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" Streams Free This Weekend - Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Use code MACOSKEN20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACOSKEN - A look at Background Security Improvements and not shopping through Meta services on Checklist No. 449 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

- Developers Get Second blankOS 26.2 Betas - macOS 26.2 Sherlocks Physical Ring Lights with Edge Light - Apple's Not So Intelligent M1 Mac mini Mistake - Apple Funded Study: Virtual No Drop in App Prices Despite EU Rules - Apple Launches Digital ID in US - Apple TV Teases Return of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" - Apple TV Reportedly in for Momoa NZ Biker Club Series - Apple Opens Extended Holiday Returns Window - Listener Thoughts on iPhone Pocket - Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Use code MACOSKEN20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACOSKEN - Safety and security features and fixes in updates and betas on Checklist No. 448 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

- Apple Intros Fashion Forward iPhone Pocket - IDC: iPhone Took Fourth in India in Q3 - iPhones in Mexico Get Emergency SOS via Satellite - Apple TV Green Lights French-Language Thriller "La Décision" - Season-Two of "Palm Royale" Hits Apple TV - Apple Releases "Flight Ready" Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro - PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers Now on Sale for Apple Vision Pro - Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Use code MACOSKEN20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACOSKEN - Safety and security features and fixes in updates and betas on Checklist No. 448 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

- HomePod mini Scarcity Could Signal Imminent Refresh - The Information: Apple Pauses Plans for Second iPhone Air - WSJ: iPhone Air Was a Sales Failure and a Marketing Success - IDC: Tablet Shipments Cooled in Q3 - Apple Pulls Top Gay Dating Apps from App Store in China Under Govt. Order - Apple TV Not Eyeing an Ad-Tier Nor a Warner Bros. Buy - Apple Watch Veterans Day Challenge Set for Today - Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Use code MACOSKEN20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACOSKEN - Safety and security features and fixes in updates and betas on Checklist No. 448 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

The iPhone breaks into India's top five smartphones, showcasing Apple's growth in the premium segment. A public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 is finally here, introducing exciting features. tvOS 26.2 allows profile creation without Apple IDs, enhancing user experience. In an amusing twist, a pricing error briefly offered four AirTags for just $29. Apple TV celebrates its first Grammy nominations, recognizing standout shows like F1 and Severance, while a service glitch coincides with the launch of Pluribus.

- Apple Seeds First Public Betas of blankOS 26.2 (Minus Tahoe) - Apple Seeds First Developer Beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 - Aaron Perris Finds "Apple Creator Studio" in iOS 26.2 Developer Beta - Report: Apple Watch Wifi-Sync Likely to Stop Syncing in EU - Apple Complains of Contradictory EU Regulations - Apple Moves Max Trade-in Values - Apple Sets Window for 2026 Swift Student Challenge Submissions - New Apple TV Mnemonic Produced Using Practical Effects - Apple Original Films and Cernin Producing Air Traffic Control Thriller - Apple TV Announces International Espionage Series "Safe Houses" - Apple TV Sets February Premier for "Last Thing" Season-Two - Apple TV Outs Trailers for "The Hunt" and "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age" - Apple TV Produces "Pluribus: The Official Podcast" - "Pluribus" Starts Its Run on Apple TV - Sponsored by NordLayer: Now through Dec. 10 get 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code macosken-28 at NordLayer.com/macosken - Safety and security features and fixes in updates and betas on Checklist No. 448 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

Apple might pay Google $1 billion annually to enhance Siri's AI capabilities. Google is offering major changes to its Play Store to resolve an antitrust issue with Epic Games. The latest iOS 26.2 beta allows third-party app stores in Japan. Delta enhances its boarding passes in Apple Wallet, and Hertz teams up with Apple Card for 3% cash back. Plus, Shazam gets a slick redesign, and three new games join Apple Arcade. Stay tuned for security updates and interesting developments!

- Bloomberg's Gurman Restarts Low-Cost Mac Laptop Talk - Apple Seeds First blankOS 26.2 Betas to Developers - iOS 26.2 Beta Tweaks Enhanced Safety Alerts - watchOS 26.2 Beta Changes Sleep Score Point Ranges - News App Slightly Rearranged in iOS 26.2 Beta - New Feature for Apple Podcasts in iOS 26.2 Beta - Live Translation for AirPods Hitting EU Next Month - Apple One Branding Slices and Stacks the Apple - Apple Watch Activity Challenge Set for Veterans Day - Sponsored by NordLayer: Now through Dec. 10 get 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code macosken-28 at NordLayer.com/macosken - Keeping bad guys out of your iPhone and busting ghost accounts on Checklist No. 447 - Find it today at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken